baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2584493-A (GB)
Title: Radiation source assembly and apparatus for layer-by-layer formation of three-dimensional objects
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER NOBLE
IPC: B29C64/277
Filed: 2019-06-07
Abstract: A radiation source assembly 101 for an apparatus for layer-by-layer formation of a three-dimensional object by the consolidation of particulate material, comprising: a plurality of radiation sources 21; and one or more collimators 22 arranged to produce one or more collimated beams of radiation directed towards the particulate material on the build bed surface. Preferably, one or more focusing lenses 23 focus the collimated beams on the surface and the distance of the radiation source, collimators and/or lenses from the bed may be adjustable. The plurality of radiation sources may form an array of one or more rows of individually addressable groups. The radiation sources may be light emitting diodes, or infrared sources coupled with digital mirror devices. An apparatus for manufacturing an object comprises sleds comprising pre-heat or consolidation sources which are provided by the radiation source assemblies. A method comprises depositing a radiation absorbing material (RAM) onto a layer of particulate material using a deposition head; consolidating the particulate material where RAM has been deposited by moving a radiation source assembly across the build bed surface and addressing and controlling the radiation source assembly to alter the energy supplied to the portions of particulate material dependent on a sensed temperature and/or image data.
Patent GB-2572089-A (GB)
Title: Curvature-based feedback control techniques for directional drilling
Inventor: YIMING ZHAO
IPC: E21B44/00
Filed: 2017-01-31
Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for directional drilling based on curvature-based feedback. In some examples, a drilling tool tracks a current position and a current attitude, determines a curvature value for a curved path that intersects the current position, tangent to the current attitude, and a curvilinear position on or substantially proximate a target wellbore path, tangent to a target attitude, generates a wellbore path based on the curvature value, and updates the current position or the current attitude based on at least one of a change in the current position or a change in the current attitude.
Patent GB-2584874-A (GB)
Title: Automatic particle launcher capable of launching individual or multiple particles, of varying size & shape. Frequency, distance and trajectory is variable
Inventor: DANIEL P WOOD
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2019-06-18
Abstract: An automatic particle launcher comprises a hopper 1, a motor 2, a battery or mains power 3 and an electronic control system 4. A firing mechanism 10 is connected to plate 6 via a shaft 14. A hole 9 in the plate matches with a hole in the body 16. A second plate 7 has two rails (15, fig 4) which allows the firing mechanism to move backwards and forwards; a protrusion 8 on the plate contacts with the firing mechanism to activate the timer. Particles collect in the hole 9 and fall through into the firing mechanism 10. The launch distance may be controlled by increasing or decreasing tension in the elastic tubing or spring or by increasing the pressure of the compressed gas. The trajectory may be altered by adjusting legs 5. A lid not shown is provided. Multiple hoppers may be used to fire particles of different sizes.
Patent GB-2585221-A (GB)
Title: Global navigation satellite system (gnss) anti-spoofing techniques
Inventor: Steve clark
IPC: G01S19/21
Filed: 2019-07-03
Abstract: A system for identifying spoofed navigation signals includes a multi-element antenna configured to receive a plurality of navigation signals. The system also includes at least one processor configured to determine an angle of arrival for each of the navigation signals and analyse the angles of arrival for the navigation signals to determine whether one or more of the navigation signals are spoofed. To analyse the angles of arrival for the navigation signals, the at least one processor may be configured to i) determine whether navigation signals were received at the same angle of arrival or ii) compare the angles of arrival to at least one expected angle of arrival or iii) based on analysis of the received signal strength. Also disclosed is a system and method of suppressing the spoofed signals from the navigation/position determination.
Patent GB-2586239-A (GB)
Title: A device for providing information associated with a physical structure to one or more user devices based at the site of the physical structure
Inventor: STEPHEN ALEXANDER CAMERON
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2019-08-12
Abstract: A device 100 has a wireless transmitter 207. A receiver 203, e.g. electromagnetic induction coil or photovoltaic cells, receives power wirelessly from an external source, e.g. by inductive coupling with a charging power bank or from an infrared light emitter, and delivers power to the transmitter 207. The transmitter 207 transmits a wireless signal to establish a one way or two way communication channel with a user device, e.g. a phone, watch, tablet, laptop. Communication may be via WiFi, LiFi, Bluetooth. The device 100 may be attached to or embedded in a structure, e.g., gravestone monument, plaque, statue. Information, e.g. commemorative images, video, text, web pages with links, may be transmitted to the user device. The device 100 may have memory 201 for storing information or may be an access point to an external network, retrieving information from a server. The orientation of the device may determine the operation mode.
Patent GB-2579284-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to a portable toilet and lifting frame
Inventor: Daniel Greeves
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2018-08-28
Abstract: A lifting frame 10 suitable for use with a portable toilet 50, the frame comprising a base 12 with opposing first and second edges. At least an upwardly extending first bar 14-17 is mounted at a first end to the upper surface of the base, wherein the first bar is mounted at the first or second edge of said base. At least a first circumferentially arrayed support 18 is attached to the upwardly extending bar or bars. The circumferentially arrayed support defining an area suitable for insertion of a portable toilet. A top frame 20 is detachably secured to the free ends of the upwardly extending bar or bars. The top frame incorporating at least a first bracket attachment 22 suitable for attachment to lifting machinery 27. A later embodiment relates to a toilet seat having a sealing ring between a lid portion and the seat portion whereby when the lid is closed, fluid cannot exit through the toilet seat.
Patent GB-2591122-A (GB)
Title: A solar energy harvesting device
Inventor: ADAM HANCOCK
IPC: H02S20/30
Filed: 2020-01-16
Abstract: A solar energy harvesting device comprising: a base unit with top and bottom surfaces; a frame connected and extending upwards from the base unit; photovoltaic/solar cells 26 attached to the frame, at least some in a convexly arcuate manner. The frame may comprise at least one column, with at least one column comprising at least one telescopic segment 20, 22, 24. The column may comprise three segments, at least two supporting PV cells covering at least three-quarters of their surface. A display, light, antenna, transmitter or camera may be mounted on a segment. A canopy, battery, electrical outlet and/or force sensors may be included. The frame may comprise an internal hollow section that a door allows access to. The PV cells may comprise copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS).
Patent GB-2581884-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of subterranean formations
Inventor: Ian Malcolm McRobbie
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2020-02-11
Abstract: A method of treating (i.e. fracturing for the purposes of stimulating hydrocarbon production) a subterranean formation comprising contacting the formation with; a) ammonium bicarbonate; b) an oxidising agent selected from a perchlorate or a nitrite (preferably sodium nitrite) or combinations thereof, and, c) an acid (preferably sulfamic acid or ammonium bisulfate or a mixture thereof). Second and third aspects are directed towards; a composition for a treating a subterranean formation, and, the use of the composition according to the second aspect for treating a subterranean formation, respectively.
Patent GB-2592385-A (GB)
Title: Image capture control system, method and computer program product
Inventor: MICHAEL JOHN WILLIAMS
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2020-02-26
Abstract: An image capture control system comprises circuitry to: receive image data of an imaging environment from an image capture device e.g camera; identify a selection of a first imaging zone (region) of a plurality of pre-configured imaging zones within the imaging environment as an active imaging zone; control the image capture device based on the identification of the active imaging zone to capture image data of the active imaging zone, and perform processing on the captured image data of the active imaging zone based on the selected active imaging zone. Identification of selection of the active imaging zone may be based on image data analysis, e.g. identification of the location of an object, or of a visual marker, within the imaging environment. Data from a zone selection device, e.g. comprising interactive element(s) within the imaging environment, may be used to identify the active imaging zone. Interactive means may comprise: a wired and/or wireless user activated switch; or proximity or pressure sensors, identifying user location. Zone identification may be based on received audio. A time stamped output file may be constructed, with time stamped image and/or audio data, and auxiliary information inserted based on time stamp comparison. The system may be applied to (e.g. educational) presentations.
Patent GB-2585454-A (GB)
Title: Reflective composition
Inventor: LAUREN BOWKER
IPC: A61Q5/06
Filed: 2020-04-24
Abstract: A cosmetic composition for providing a retro-reflective effect to incident light comprising retroreflective microparticles and a transparent coating composition, and being substantially free of goniochromatic colouring agents. Preferably, the microparticles comprise a glass and/or a metal titanate. The microparticles may comprise a reflective coating, such as aluminium, i.e. the microparticle may have the INCI name barium titanate glass, aluminium. The microparticles may be present as a suspension in water while the composition overall may be a suspension (e.g. oil-in-water) or an aqueous solution. The cosmetic composition may further comprise a thickening agent, e.g., hydrophobically modified alkali soluble polymer and may comprise (meth)acrylate moieties. The composition may further comprise a dye or pigment, preferably a colour component that matches a natural hair colour. Preferably, the composition may be removed from a substrate within 5 or fewer standard washes. Also claimed is a process for applying such a composition to a substrate such as keratin. Further claimed is a process for producing a cosmetic composition.
Patent GB-2581091-A (GB)
Title: Guide cable based apparatus and method for unmanned vehicle recovering autonomous underwater vehicle
Inventor: PENGFEI XU
IPC: B63G8/00
Filed: 2019-07-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a guide cable based apparatus for an unmanned vehicle recovering an autonomous underwater vehicle, characterized in that the apparatus comprises an unmanned surface vehicle, a recovery device carried on the unmanned surface vehicle, an autonomous underwater vehicle to be recovered or launched, and a guide and recovery control system arranged on the autonomous underwater vehicle, wherein an underwater acoustic transducer is arranged at the bottom of the unmanned surface vehicle and is used for underwater acoustic communication between the unmanned surface vehicle and the autonomous underwater vehicle; a hydraulic telescopic rod connected to the recovery device is arranged in a cabin of the unmanned surface vehicle, and movement of the recovery device in a vertical direction can be achieved by means of the hydraulic telescopic rod; and an arc-shaped guide arm and cable mooring pliers are arranged at a top end of the bow of the autonomous underwater vehicle. The beneficial effect that the present invention has lies in that the apparatus and method for using a guide cable to automatically recover an AUV by taking an USV as a water surface platform are provided to overcome the defects of the prior technical means that water surface launching and recovery are greatly influenced by sea wind and waves, and there are personnel and equipment safety risks.
Patent GB-2596818-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum pump tool
Inventor: TERRY DEREK GROVES
IPC: F04C27/00
Filed: 2020-07-07
Abstract: An extraction tool 100 for extracting a component (fig.2, 80) from a recess (fig.2, 90) of a vacuum pump enclosure e.g. in the headplate, comprising an extraction piece 110 with a jawed collet 130 at its distal end and an actuation piece 140 which extends around the extraction piece at the proximal end is capable of exerting a variable force upon the jaws to adjust the diameter of the collet. The pump component may be a wear sleeve or a seal. The collet jaws may comprise an alignment recess and/or a grip element (fig 5a, 170) which may be removable. The extraction piece may comprise an elongate cylinder having a hollow portion. The actuation piece may be moveable along a longitudinal axis of the extraction piece. The actuation and extraction pieces may comprise threaded portions on their inner and outer surfaces respectively. The actuation piece may be tapered and/or the extraction piece may be tapered. A method of extracting a component from a pump enclosure using an extraction tool with a jawed collet and an actuation piece to adjust the diameter of the collet.
Patent GB-2597306-A (GB)
Title: Use of cannabidiol in the treatment of seizures associated with rare epilepsy syndromes related to genetic abnormalities
Inventor: DANIEL ADAM CHECKETTS
IPC: A61P25/12
Filed: 2020-07-20
Abstract: The use of cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of epileptic seizures associated with rare epilepsy syndromes, the seizures treated are in patients diagnosed with a B-RAF mutation. In a further embodiment the types of seizures include tonic-clonic seizures. Preferably the CBD comprises greater than 98% (w/w) CBD and less than or equal to 2% (w/w) of other cannabinoids. Where the CBD is given concomitantly with one or more other anti-epileptic drugs (AED) including valproic acid, levetiracetam, clobazam, lacosamide, N-desmethylclobazam and clorazepate. Preferably the dose of CBD is between 5 mg/kg/day to 50 mg/kg/day. Preferably the CBD used is in the form of a botanically derived purified CBD, but a synthetically produced CBD can alternatively be used.
Patent GB-2588508-A (GB)
Title: Belt transmission systems for a motorised roller assembly
Inventor: ANH TUAN PHAN
IPC: E05F15/632
Filed: 2020-08-26
Abstract: The transmission system is for installation into the frame of a movable closure. The transmission system receives power produced from a motor to drive a wheel 44 associated with the closure. The transmission system including two belts 86, 88 on opposite sides of the wheel wherein the combined movement of the belts drives the wheel. Also claimed is a belt transmission system for installation within a frame where the system includes two pulleys, the pulleys having respective axis of rotation which are non-parallel to each other, the shortest distance between the pulleys is less than five times the diameter of the larger first pulley. Also claimed is a movable closure assembly with two pulleys that have non parallel axis of rotations.
Patent GB-2598936-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for plasma processing
Inventor: JOHN-MARK SEYMOUR
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2020-09-18
Abstract: A method for treating a sample using glow-discharge plasma, in an apparatus comprising a treatment vessel 1, an electrode 3, a counter-electrode, and a power supply 15 comprising one or more transformers having first and second transformer settings, the method comprising: (i) loading the sample into the treatment vessel; (ii) a first treatment step to treat the sample in a glow-discharge plasma formed within the vessel by applying an electric field between the electrode and counter-electrode at the first transformer setting; (iii) a second treatment step, which is the same as the first treatment step, but at the second transformer setting; and (iv) removing treated sample from the treatment vessel. The first and second transformer settings can have a different voltage ratio, preferably ≤0.5. The apparatus can further comprise an arc detection system and the sample, which can comprise particulates, can be agitated e.g. by rotating the vessel during the first and/or second treatment step. The vessel can further comprise a filter protected by a guard element and can also be temperature controlled. The vessel can be a drum, e.g. a cylindrical drum capped with end plates. An apparatus for use in the method is also described.
Patent GB-2597546-A (GB)
Title: Passenger health screening and monitoring
Inventor: Eric Wolff
IPC: B60W60/00
Filed: 2020-10-16
Abstract: Method of determining health conditions of vehicle occupants from sensor data (or historic sensor data profile of occupants), the vehicle responds to detected medical conditions. Sensors may detect a cough, respiratory rate, motion, facial features, skin tone, facial expression, or body temperature of the occupant, and the pathogen/odour such as bacteria, virus, allergens, dust, within the vehicle. Mitigation action may include altering the trajectory or destination, rerouting; identifying and navigating to a safe stopping location to park, or to an emergency services location (hospital, police station, clinic, fire station); altering the driving style (acceleration, deceleration, braking); adjusting a seat of the user; engaging a partition screen (blinds, curtains, dividers, shutters); altering air flow, climate control or temperature; dispensing first aid, medication; alerting the user, or emergency services of the vehicle’s location or health conditions; dispensing disinfectant; operate in emergency mode (siren, beacon lights), using the emergency lane or manipulating traffic lights when navigating to the emergency location.
Patent GB-2603008-A (GB)
Title: Medical gown
Inventor: MILLICENT STONE
IPC: A41D13/12
Filed: 2021-01-26
Abstract: Provided is a medical gown 1 for a hospital patient, the medical gown comprising: a top part arranged to cover a patient's torso, the top part 10 comprising sleeves and a front-facing opening 11 with a wrap-around fastening 12; and a bottom part 20 arranged to extend from patient's waste downwards to cover at least a portion of the patient's legs. The top part comprises at least one slit 30 positioned in a back or side portion of the top part and arranged to allow medical examination of the patient's torso through the slit without removal of the top part. The medical gown according to the present invention allows a clinician to perform a full systematic medical examination of a patient, without requiring the patient to remove any part of the gown. Slits may also be provided on other areas of the gown to allow examination of other parts of a patient’s body.
Patent GB-2604612-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle movement sensor
Inventor: TOMASZ SULKOWSKI
IPC: H04N5/374
Filed: 2021-03-09
Abstract: A vehicle movement sensor 1 that comprises an optoelectronic sensor 8 for receiving light from a first sample area 6 on a road surface 10 and generating a pixel pattern image of road surface irregularities in the first sample area 6; and a processor 9 for sampling pixel pattern images of the first sample area and determining movement of the vehicle using digital image correlation of sequential sampled pixel pattern images of the first sample area. The sensor 8 may also receive light from a second sample area (12, fig.3). At higher travelling speeds the rate at which the road surface 10 passes through the sample area 6 may be too fast for effective image processing, in this case the processor 9 may switch to determining movement based on the second sample area (12, fig.3) which is further away from the imager than the first sample area.
Patent GB-2604859-A (GB)
Title: Electric Vehicle
Inventor: KEVIN UKOKO-RONGIONE
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 2021-03-11
Abstract: An electric vehicle comprises a cockpit (102, fig.1) with a first seat 104 for an occupant of the vehicle, and a battery 114 comprising a first and second side parts 116, 118 on opposite sides of the seat 104, and an intermediate part 120 located between the first and second side parts 116, 118. Each of the parts 116, 118 and 120 comprises a plurality of battery cells. At least part of the seating surface 106 of the seat 104 is lower than an uppermost surface 122 of the battery 114. The battery 114 may have a “U” or horseshoe shape, a loop shape (fig.5), or shapes (figs. 7,8) that fit also around at least part of a second seat located behind the first seat 104. The battery (700, fig.6) may have a protruding portion (702, fig.6) extending under the floor. Fitting the battery around the seat 104 enables the size of the vehicle to be reduced, improving handling and energy efficiency.
Patent GB-2605141-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical coupling
Inventor: PAUL RICHARDS
IPC: F16D3/68
Filed: 2021-03-22
Abstract: A mechanical coupling 2 comprises a first coupling member 4 and a second coupling member 6. The first and second coupling members 4, 6 each comprise a body 14 having a first end 16 and an opposed second end. The body 14 defines a central axis 12. At least one finger 52 extends from the body 14 in direction parallel to the central axis 12 and a recess 20 that extends radially into the body 14. The recess 20 has a base 28 that comprises at least one channel (30, fig 3). The coupling further comprises a first resilient member 8 received in the recess 20 of the first coupling member 4 and a second resilient member 6 received in the recess 20 of the second coupling member 6. The first and second resilient members 8 each comprise at least one projection 84 that is configured to be received by the channel (30). Refence is also made to a mechanical coupling having a groove for a retaining ring and to a resilient member for a mechanical coupling.
Patent GB-2607622-A (GB)
Title: Mediated reality with wireless charging
Inventor: JUSSI ARTTURI LEPPÄNEN
IPC: H02J50/90
Filed: 2021-06-10
Abstract: The apparatus comprises means for wireless charging an energy storage device comprised in the apparatus, using energy from wireless charging and/or the energy storage device to render mediated reality content to a user of the apparatus. The mediated reality content rendered to the user is a virtual scene determined by a virtual point of view within a virtual space. A real point of view of the user, defined by a location and orientation of the user in real space is used to determine via a mapping between the virtual space and the real space, the virtual point of view within the virtual space of the virtual user and in dependence upon a wireless charging parameter changing the mapping between the real space and tie virtual space to enable improvement of the wireless charging parameter such as moving an object in the virtual space close to a wireless charging station or to avoid obstruction between the station and apparatus.